imprudent
/ɪmˈpɹudənt/ · im·pru·dent
adjective
- Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper. She made an imprudent decision to invest all her savings in a single stock.
adverb
- In a way that is not prudent or cautious. He drove imprudently through the heavy rain, losing control of the car.
Did you know? The term 'imprudent' has been used to describe the actions of famous historical figures, such as King Louis XIV of France, who was known for his imprudent decisions in foreign policy.